Senior Systems Engineer

Optus is a leading telecommunications company known for delivering innovative solutions, disrupting the industry, and evolving into a technology-driven organisation with a diverse portfolio of products and services. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of digital technologies to support critical national capabilities and deliver secure, reliable services for our customers and partners. 

Due to the nature of this role, you must be an Australian Citizen who holds (or be eligible to obtain) an Australian Government security clearance.

What You’ll Do

Partnering closely with the Associate Director, Regulatory Programs, and working with key internal and external stakeholders, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain regulatory systems and solutions supporting Optus’ obligations under telecommunications legislation and national interest initiatives 


• Support end-to-end solution delivery, from architecture and development through to operations and lifecycle management 


• Act as a technical point of contact for government agencies and stakeholders, ensuring continuity and reliability of regulatory platforms 


• Maintain and enhance secure, highly available, and scalable systems infrastructure 


• Contribute to security architecture, risk assessments, and compliance activities for sensitive regulatory environments 


• Collaborate across Networks, Legal & Regulatory, vendors, and external agencies to deliver innovative and compliant technical outcomes 


• Drive continuous improvement through automation, modern engineering practices, and emerging technologies

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in systems engineering or infrastructure engineering, ideally within telecommunications or highly regulated environments 


• Strong expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure, and network technologies 


• Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern engineering tools 


• Experience designing and supporting secure, fault-tolerant, and scalable solutions 


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical audiences 


• Exposure to 4G/5G networks and data analytics is highly desirable 


• Relevant qualifications in Computer Science or Engineering, with cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) advantageous

Due to the nature of this role, you must hold (or be eligible to obtain) an Australian Government security clearance, requiring citizenship and residency criteria. 

The Good Stuff...

• Competitive remuneration and employee discounts, including monthly credits and savings on Optus products


• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid office/home model


• Access to a vibrant campus with onsite amenities, health services, and childcare 


• Generous leave policies, including additional ‘Connected’ days to focus on wellbeing and life priorities 


• Inclusive parental leave and strong support for families and carers 


• Ongoing learning with Optus U and industry-aligned micro-credentials 


• A diverse, inclusive workplace with employee-led networks and wellbeing support services 
  

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and value diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require adjustments or accessibility support during the recruitment process, we’re here to help.

At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email [email protected] or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours.

For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit https://www.optus.com.au/about/inclusion-diversity